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Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in ST LOUIS, MO, registered since 1993. The firm manages $5.0 billion in assets, with...
Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC
STIFEL INDEPENDENT ADVISORS, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser in ST LOUIS, MO, registered since 1993. The firm manages $5.0 billion in assets, with $3.3 billion managed on a discretionary basis. It has 198 employees and 132 investment advisers.
General information
Firm type
RIA
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
Corporate office
United States
Frequently asked questions
What is the relationship between Stifel Independent Advisors and Stifel Financial?
Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). It houses financial advisors who operate under an independent contractor model, as distinct from the employee-advisor structure of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company. The entity is part of Stifel's broader wealth management segment, which reported over $400 billion in client assets under management as of fiscal 2024 (per Stifel Fiscal 2024 Annual Report).
Does Stifel Independent Advisors publish a separate AUM or client asset figure?
No. Stifel Independent Advisors does not publish a standalone AUM or client asset number. Client assets held by advisors operating under this entity are aggregated into Stifel Financial's total wealth management segment figures. The firm's structure does not require separate disclosure of assets under management at the subsidiary level.
How does the independent advisor model differ from other Stifel advisor channels?
Advisors under Stifel Independent Advisors operate as independent contractors, maintaining their own business under the Stifel brand, compliance framework, and platform. This contrasts with employee advisors of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, who are W-2 employees with office space and support provided by the firm. The independent model gives advisors more control over their practice's economics but requires them to assume more operational responsibilities.
What investment products and services do Stifel Independent Advisors offer to clients?
Advisors operating under this entity typically provide financial planning, wealth management, retirement planning, and asset allocation advice. They have access to Stifel's platform of research, mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and insurance products. Specific offerings vary by advisor. Stifel Independent Advisors itself does not publish a standardized product list.
Is Stifel Independent Advisors a single-family office or multi-family office?
No. Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor and financial services platform, not a family office. It supports independent financial advisors serving multiple clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. Its structure is that of a hybrid RIA/broker-dealer subsidiary, not a family office.
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